Meet the Exec Team

Prof Amanda Clarke

Professor of Nursing, Head of Department Healthcare, Department for Nursing, Midwifery & Health

Dr Lynne Corner

Director of Engagement; Lead: Voice North; Lead: Newcastle NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre; Member, INVOLVE, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University

Professor Diane Cox

Director of Research & Head of the Graduate School Professor of Occupational Therapy, University of Cumbria

Professor John Dixon

Associate Dean, Research & Innovation, and Professor of Applied Physiology and Rehabilitation, School of Health & Social Care, Teesside University

Mr Simon Douglas

Joint Director of Research, Innovation & Clinical Effectiveness, Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Professor Catherine Exley

Dean of Applied Health Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University

Dr Adetayo Kasim

Associate Professor, Statistics, Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing, Durham University

Rebecca Maier

Deputy Lead for Clinical Trials & Engagement, Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit, Newcastle University

Professor Eugene Milne

Director of Public Health, Health & Wellbeing, Newcastle City Council

Professor Steven Robson

Clinical Director, Clinical Research Network NENC, and Consultant in Foetal Medicine, CRN NENC, and Women’s Services CRN NENC and Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Professor Kaz Stuart

Director of the Centre of Research in Health and Society Professor of Social and Health Inequalities, Department of Health, Psychology and Social Studies, Health and Wellbeing

Mr Ewen Weir

Director of Adult Social Services, Director of Children’s Services, Social Services, Newcastle City Council